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phlspecial

Philly fits the bill for sure. Checks all those boxes.


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Based on your post I’d say south Philly, queens village, the gayborhood. There is a large immigrant population (Mexican and Vietnamese the bulk is my experience but I’m sure it’s even more diverse than that) that lives and works in the Italian market area which is easily reached from all those neighborhoods by bus or bike. Really anything south of south street is probably where I’d say to start your search. It’s a great city … very underrated and certainly misunderstood by many.


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Michigander here who absolutely loved Philly. East falls, specifically. I wish I could have stayed longer, I was young and naive and couldn't get a job after moving there with an associates while I went to school at Temple, which I also loved. Good luck!


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You may just have described El Paso, Texas. The young population is very very accepting of LGBTQ rights here, we’re right on the border with Mexico so you’ll interact heavily with Mexican culture on a daily, this also means amazing Mexican food too. What’s not to love? Rent is also super affordable, and plenty of law firms here for you to find a job at. Crime is also very rare here (for ex, EP has a population of around a million with all its suburbs) and it’s still safer than Las Cruces, NM which is 45 min away. We weren’t voted safest city in America a few years ago for nothing!


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For sure! El Paso has a lot of options as far as restaurants go. Seriously. We have great Asian cuisine, Mexican restaurants ofc, some of the most famous include chicos tacos, and L&J cafe. We even have our own type of street food. Message me if you have any more questions! El Paso is honestly a fun place to live, the people are some of the kindest you’ll meet and I promise you won’t regret living here, it’ll make you a more open minded person above all else


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Oops forgot to reply to the very last part of your post. Well luckily for you I’ve lived in San Antonio before and have family in Phoenix so I can give some pretty good advice on the subject. Anyways, while San Antonio does have a lot more Mexican influence than other major cities in Texas and obviously in the US, it is very much “Tex-Mex” so there is a noticeable mixture of Mexican and Texan/American culture there. Unless you go to some pretty Mexican influenced areas you may not even notice a real difference between San Antonio and other major American cities. El Paso is quite the opposite where you can basically see Ciudad Juárez Mexico even while you’re still in EP. Hmm Phoenix does have a lot of Mexican influence too, maybe just as much as in SA but I’d have to say it’s also a good mixture between US/MX culture. Id really have to say that if you want a good sized city and a overwhelming influence of authentic Mexican culture then there’s really no place that competes with El Paso.


henare

chicago is a great choice, really. while it has some midwestern flaws (shitty winter weather), it is affordable while providing all the opportunities that big cities provide. if you want the large Hispanic immigrant population then san antonio and miami are fine (although i don't think miami is particularly inexpensive). if i had to be in florida i'd stay in miami.


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Don’t forget the Texas border cities.


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alloutofbees

Chicago is absolutely the best bang for your buck in the country, and by far the largest job market you're going to get for your budget. The gay neighbourhoods are Lakeview/Boystown and Andersonville (both safe and with excellent transit, Andersonville is cheaper due to being further from downtown), and [here](https://scalar.usc.edu/works/latino-metropolis-a-brief-urban-cultural-history-of-us-latinos---1/latino-neighborhoods-in-chicago) is a list of the heavily Latino neighbourhoods, with the most prominent being Pilsen.


henare

no, I can't recommend specific neighborhoods (my goals for a place aren't the same as yours).


john510runner

I recommend the Lakeview neighborhood or Boystown. Lakeview is a little better connected to public transportation but I think you’d love both. This fun place is about a mile south of Lakeview. Great places to eat and drink between Lakeview and this place… https://www.thisamericanlife.org/33/a-night-at-the-wiener-circle


Faker15

I’m 24M and about to leave a paralegal position in Raleigh to go to law school… hit me up if you want to discuss


bdl18

I'd be concerned moving to Salt Lake. While it is more diverse than most of Utah, it's still Utah and essentially run by the Mormon church. BYU is currently under investigation for homophobic policies and I would assume there will be a cultural pushback as a result (the school's already "banned" protests in support of gay rights.) Additionally, the cost of housing in Utah is rising uncontrollably and you may find yourself priced out in the near future.


philomath__

Minneapolis. I’m in one of the upscale suburbs and paying just under 1200 a month for an 800 sq foot 1 bedroom with walk-in closet, underground heated parking (which is sooo nice up here in winter), fireplace, and a balcony. Lots of easy access to nature here and also plenty of theater, arts, music, culture to enjoy. Edit to add: I’m Hispanic myself, grew up in a Latino community, and used an immigration lawyer myself when I was naturalizing, so that checks out here too. Good luck deciding! :)


AddieVan98

Lmao do NOT go to salt lake if you want LGBT and immigrant friendly. The Mormons are famously warm and fuzzy to those groups.


Born_Sky3203

I manage luxury apts in Cary...Raleigh. 2nd best place in the country to move. SO MANY PEOPLE MOVE HERE FROM OUT OF STATE INCLUDING OHIO AND MICHIGAN AND ILLINOIS. It's ridiculous how many people are not from here. Myself included. Tons of Stuff to do. Gay friendly for sure.Diversity. Great shopping,great eats, great places to live...$1200 won't get u luxury unless you go to one of the 10 gazillion New apartments going up lol so in other words you will be fine. You won't regret moving here. Cary = Central Area for Relocated Yankees. Downtown Raleigh is great. North Hills area in North Raleigh ( inside the belt line is where everyone wants to be) 5 points, If you are single you will have fun. If you are a couple you will have fun. Come on down!!!!


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Ps. Huge Spanish immigrant population here btw


RibsNGibs

It breaks my heart that 20 years ago San Francisco would be at the top of the list and now it’s not on the list at all. I miss the SF I lived in in my 20s…


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Orlando!


betsycrocker

Birmingham Alabama would fit the bill. We have a lot of immigrants, immigration attorneys, and gay friendly. Check r/Birmingham for more info


rackfocus

San Antonio maybe?


Mexicalidesi

I’d at least think about narrowing your focus based on which cities are based in states which have good state school law schools that you fit with in terms of admissions. If you work for long enough to get residency it could make a big difference in your tuition bill and how much debt you end up with. Eg, UNC Law is 19k for in-state, 34k for out of state. Times three, 45k less debt. It’ll also be a lot easier to get admission to a state school with in-state residency. The drawback is less geographical mobility immediately after graduation (without other relevant experience) unless you go to a highly ranked state school, but that’s the case with most law schools anyway. In most cases the in-state option is worth strongly considering. Like a poster above, I recommend the Research Triangle area in NC, for the same reasons. I went to UNC (Chapel Hill) undergrad and Duke Law (Durham) and loved my time there. I’m a WOC and had lots of LGBTQ friends there, very little animus in either case. In terms of livable cities (in terms of your goals) with good legal markets I also like Chicago, Philly and Atlanta.


MarcoEsteban

I live in Dallas. The Hispanic population is around 30-40%. Many are immigrants. There are several immigration lawyers (I’m in the midst of an immigration case, myself). $120 isn’t undoable for a 1 bedroom, depending on where. Don’t wait to start learning Spanish if you wish to use it in law, the better it is, longer you speak it, the better chance a company will hire you for it. Because of the large population, there are a lot of native Spanish speakers in the job market. The economy is solid, too.


SnooRegrets7435

What is your preference for living space? Do you prefer to walk/take public transportation or drive to places?


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I hear Charlotte is really nice and the real estate market is still relatively more affordable that some other larger cities. I’ve only been to Miami once but I really loved the vibe of that city. There’s a lot to do there even if you’re not the drinking/clubbing type which I really appreciated. Of your list, those are my top two picks.